Another Chris Paul Injury Proves Just How Stupid Rockets Were to Give Him Massive Contract

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Despite being considered one of the few teams capable of knocking off the Golden State Warriors entering this season, the Houston Rockets have stumbled out to a disappointing, barely above .500 start.

With such talent as ​James Harden, Chris Paul, Clint Capela and Eric Gordon, the Rockets should have had a clear path to the second seed in the West; however, that has not been the case this year in the slightest. Mike D’Antoni’s squad has failed to live up to expectations in a big way, and unfortunately for Houston fans things may have just gotten much worse.

Chris Paul initially out 6-8 weeks. More than likely until after the all star break. MRI will reveal tomorrow if surgery is needed but source says definitely a grade 3 tear. Doesn’t look good. Austin Rivers may have a home.

Chris Paul injured his hamstring this week against the Miami Heat, and it is now being revealed that this will likely sideline him until at least after the All-Star Break.

Paul has established himself as an injury-prone player throughout his tenure in the ​NBA, so it should come as no surprise that he is going to miss time this year. What is puzzling, however, is why the Rockets gave the veteran a four year, $160 million contract given his history of health concerns.

CP3 is scheduled to make $44 million in the last year of his deal. Please, read that line again and try not to cringe. By then, Paul will be in his mid-30’s and likely a shell of his former self due to injury issues.